Litespeed Tachyon 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Tachyon |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Tachyon Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c IRC Triathalon |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal M-13L |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Road Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Litespeed Tachyon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis USA |
Other Specs of Litespeed Tachyon
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-230 |
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Litespeed Tachyon bike review
Litespeed produced the Tachyon bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,265.00.
Tachyon bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Tachyon can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c IRC Triathalon tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M-13L, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tachyon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy Road alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.